VAT Manager - Compliance in Keynsham

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

IVC Evidensia is a dynamic and rapidly growing business offering an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the Indirect Tax team. Reporting directly to the Head of Indirect Taxes, this role provides ownership of VAT compliance for selected regions, alongside the opportunity to support and collaborate closely with the commercial operations of the business. This role will provide VAT technical support across the IVC Evidensia Group and includes the opportunity to directly manage a team of VAT Associates within the team.

• VAT Technical Support: The primary responsibility for the Group VAT manager is to provide VAT technical support to the Head of Indirect Taxes or directly to the business. This will include areas such as applicable VAT rates, partial exemption methodology, treatment of rebates, integration of new businesses.
• VAT Compliance: The Group VAT Manager will manage, provide support to, and review the outputs of the VAT Associates, who undertake the preparation of all VAT returns across the Group. Managing the VAT control framework. This includes identifying and implementing process improvements, while ensuring compliance with MTD.
• Project Support: Providing support on project work on an ad hoc basis, this could include, for example, supporting the implementation of the Group’s new ERP system, advising on M&A or one-off restructuring projects.

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor
• Several years’ post-qualification, with evidence of CPD
• Experience could be gained in practice or industry (or combination)
• Proven track record in VAT
• Working knowledge of VAT across multiple territories.
• The ability to understand and explain technical issues.
• An understanding and ability to quantify, communicate and manage VAT risk.
• Effective communicator; able to build strong relationships with colleagues in other countries and departments and with third party advisors.
• A desire to identify improvements and drive change.
• Strong time management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
• An ability to understand issues and identify potential solutions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• A desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office

Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.